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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB30F versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was manufactured 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB30F scores versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony S930

 WB30F S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB30F

 S930 WB30F 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony S930

 WB30F S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F against the S930.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and S930.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WB30F should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
Sports photography with Sony S930
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony S930
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $219